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Three ballot boxes sit in front of a brick wall with "vote" on the outside

What’s on my ballot? Explaining Idaho’s 2026 ballot measures.

Idaho voters will decide on three ballot measures in 2026.

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Oct 28, 2026

Idaho Supreme Court Affirms Lower Court Ruling to Dismiss Public Defense Case

Court declines to rule on constitutionality of Idaho’s Public Defense System
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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

A demonstrator at the Journey to Justice rally in Basile, Louisiana on June 30, 2025 holding a sign that says, "ICE is Breaking The Law."

A Sunday at an Idaho Racetrack Ended in a Mass Immigration Raid. Hundreds Faced Cruel Detention Practices.

More than 200 federal, state, and local law enforcement launched an unlawful and discriminatory immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho.
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287(g) Agreements in Idaho

Idaho has signed multiple new 287(g) agreements since President Trump took office in January 2025.

May 31, 2013

KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF MISINTERPRETS STATE SODOMY LAW IN BOY SCOUTS COMMENT

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Read the ACLU Idaho letter here: Sheriff Wolfinger Letter 2013.05.30

Apr 10, 2013

ACLU-IDAHO TO ANNOUNCE ART CONTEST WINNERS

Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

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Mar 27, 2013

Occupy Boise and ACLU of Idaho Victorious in Challengine New No-Protest Rules

Action partially restores constitutional rights to Idahoans

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Mar 25, 2013

KOOTENAI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TAKE A STEP BACKWARDS IN FIRING LONSTANDING PUBLIC DEFENDER

Open Letter to Kootenai County Commissioners 2013-03-25
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Mar 18, 2013

THE JOKE’S ON US: Taking Pause on the 50th Anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright

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Mar 18, 2013

TODAY: 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT

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Mar 12, 2013

ACLU-IDAHO FILES FRIEND-OF-THE-COURT IN JOKI v. STATE OF IDAHO

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Jan 29, 2013

IDAHO STATE CAPITOL BUILDING SHOULD REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO ALL IDAHOANS

By ACLU of Idaho

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Jan 12, 2013

BISD TO UPDATE BULLYING, HARASSMENT, AND CIVIL RIGHTS GRIEVANCE POLICIES

By ACLU of Idaho

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